The two-time World Heavyweight boxing champion posted a video on social media of a doorman at a Morecambe pub telling a man and his elderly dad they were not allowed to enter the premises because they are travellers.
Fury uploaded the clip to social media and said: “Racism in Lancaster 2020.
“How is this even possible in today’s society? Totally unacceptable behaviour. Racism at work.”
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The incident took place at The Hurley Flyer, close to The Globe Arena in Westgate, Morecambe, which is run by pub company Marston’s.
The doorman claimed that it was company policy, based on advice from the local authority, not to allow travellers into the pub following an incident a few weeks ago where two groups refused to socially distance.
He said in the clip: “The brewery has been instructed by the local authority not to admit travellers.”
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Following a conversation about the alleged policy, the doorman said: “I do appreciate what you’re saying.
“Like you say you can’t tarnish everyone with the same brush but unfortunately…I’m only acting on what I’ve been told.”
The Hurley Flyer in Westgate, Morecambe, where the incident took place.
The Hurley Flyer in Westgate, Morecambe, where the incident took place.
A spokesman for Lancaster City Council said: “This is categorically untrue.
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“The city council has never, and would never, suggest to any premises they should adopt such a policy.
“We will contact the brewery concerned to explain that to have such a blanket policy would be unlawful and is clearly unacceptable.”
A spokesman for Marston’s said there is no ban on any social group and that a member of the door security team was mistaken.
The video featured a conversation with a member of staff at the pub, who would not let two men on to the premises.
The video featured a conversation with a member of staff at the pub, who would not let two men on to the premises.
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He said: “There was an incident two weeks ago between two groups who refused to socially distance in the pub.
“The police and local authority insisted the pub was to operate door staff moving forward.
There is not a ban on any social group.
“Under the circumstances a member of the appointed door security team believed they were acting with the best intentions of preserving the safety of our employees and guests, but was wrong to suggest there is a specific ban on any social group.
